Teles Júnior leaves his pre-candidacy for the Senate for Amapá and returns as vice-president on Clécio's ticket

Antônio Teles Júnior (PDT) will not continue in the race for the Senate. Disclosure This Thursday (16), the governor and pre-candidate for re-election Clécio Luís (União) announced on his social networks that the vice-governor Antônio Teles Júnior (PDT) will not continue in the race for the Senate and will return to his list as vice candidate. Teles Júnior was launched to the Senate by the PDT in April 2026, after the Minister of Integration and Regional Development, Waldez Góes, chose to remain in the federal government. ? Click here to follow the g1 AP channel on WhatsApp Pre-candidates for the Senate for Amapá The state will have two vacancies up for grabs. Among the confirmed names: Lucas Barreto (PSD) – current senator, seeking re-election. Randolfe Rodrigues (PT) – current senator and government leader in Congress, also a candidate for re-election. Acácio Favacho (MDB) – federal deputy. Rayssa Furlan (Podemos) – doctor and former first lady of Macapá. Alliny Serrão (União) – state deputy and president of the Legislative Assembly. João Capiberibe (PSB) – former governor and former senator. READ MORE: Elections 2026: dispute for government and Senate moves political scenario in Amapá